Hostelworld

Hostelworld is an online travel agent focused on hostels, founded in 1999 and run by Hostelworld Group plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The platform lists hostels, hotels and bed and breakfasts in more than 180 countries and targets budget and social travellers.

Features

• Booking of dorm beds and private rooms with guest reviews
• Social features such as city and hostel chat rooms and event discovery to meet other travellers
• Social Passes and a growing range of budget accommodation
• Tools for hostel owners to list and distribute their properties

Company

Hostelworld Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Dublin and has around 270 employees according to its 2025 results. Its shareholders are mainly institutional investors, with no non-European holder above a small minority.